Super Eagles Coach meets Wenger, Mikel ahead of Algeria clash

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Genort Rohr, has met with Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger, as well as Chelsea midfielder and Nigeria team captain, John Obi Mikel, in London.

Rohr also met with Chelsea’s Technical Director, Michael Emenalo, even as the countdown to next month’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria is already gathering momentum.

Aside the pictures shared by the Nigeria Football Federation on their official twitter handle, the details of the discussions of Rohr were not disclosed.

It is however expected that among other things, talks will be centered on the prompt release of players for the November 12 Algeria clash.

The Franco-German tactician, who is so far is enjoying a perfect run on the Eagles job, is putting finishing touches to the list of players to be invited for next month’s game in Uyo.

PREMIUM TIMES understands that the Eagles’ boss is planning to invite 25 players for the crucial clash against the North Africans.

Group B leaders Nigeria welcome the Fennecs to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, November 12, in one of the most anticipated matches of the Matchday 2 of the African qualifying race.

Already, football’s world ruling body, FIFA, has appointed respected Gambian official, Bakary Papa Gassama, as referee for mouthwatering clash.